All search engines look at backlinks.
Google, and other search engines, use link-based metrics to determine the quality of a website.
They look at things like the number and quality of backlinks (links pointing to your website from other websites). This helps them determine which websites are best suited to answer a user's question.
Having quality backlinks can lead people to your site, which can improve your overall visibility and lead to more traffic.
"The vast majority of SEOs (94%) said they believe Google will continue to use links as a ranking signal for the next five years" - Aira's State of Link Building Report 2022
In simple, the more backlinks your site has, the higher it will rank in search results [SERPs].
Here's related information that you may find helpful - 29 Key Findings Data from the State of Link Building 2022 Report that might help to strengthen your SEO skills and decisions.
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